Wildfire Burn-Off Increases Risks of Flooding
Friday, November 9th, 2007PASADENA, Calif. — More than 81,640 Californians, who live in the seven-county disaster area, have flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program ( NFIP ). That’s good news.
“This sound investment may offer peace of mind for these policyholders as the rainy season approaches,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Hall. “It also should be a wake-up call for those who are without flood coverage.”
“Californians know first-hand that when wildfires burn off hillside vegetation, flooding and mudflows may not be far behind,” said State Coordinating Officer Henry Renteria of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. (more…)